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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.99, 106.41 and 48.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.99, 106.41 and 48.11 is: 72.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.99 : 106.41 = 48.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.99/106.41 = 48.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.99x = 106.41 × 48.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.99x = 5,119.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119.39/70.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.11

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